Holiday apartment Casa do Forno (101240)

Luxurious Cottage in Montemor-o-Novo with Pool and Garden

This former restored farm (Quinta) is situated in the province Alentejo, at the edge of the nature area Serra de Monfurado, approx. 3km from the historic town Montemor-o-Novo and 500m from the village Reguengo. This is divided into three ground floor houses. During the restoration, sustainability is taken into account (the house is self-sufficient and is kept warm / cool by a heat pump), keeping the traditional style of the Alentejo. This is how the big open chimney has been kept secure. The outside is painted in the classical colours blue and white and has marble terraces. The Quinta is located between olive trees of 8ha with a tropical garden, big swimming pool and a children's swimming pool. The view is breathtaking on the hills and the castle ruins of Montemor-o-Novo. The houses have its own entrance, veranda and private terrace. One of the houses belong to Dutch owners, who are sometimes there and will be able to help you with anything you need for tourist tips in the surrounding. They will gladly give you a guided tour on their estate of 280 ha., through the cork woods and along their herd of sheep and cows. There is a lake at the Quinta in which you can swim. Jeep safaris through the outstretched corkwoods, through almost remote villages and along castle and cloister ruins, which can be arranged by the owners. It is even possible to water ski and there is a carting lane within 20min. close to Evora. The town Montemor-o-Novo is centrally situated, 250km to the Algarve, 100km to Lisbon and to Spain. A car is recommended, in case you want to see more of Portugal. In the village are two cafes for light meals and a little shop; there is a post office as well which almost sells everything. Even a cultural centre, which functions as, a meeting place especially over the weekends.

Ground floor: (Living room(TV, stove(wood), 2x garden doors, 2x terrace(private, roofed)), open kitchen(cooker(4 ring stoves, induction), coffee machine, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washing machine), bedroom(2x single bed(90 x 200 cm)), bedroom(2x single bed(90 x 200 cm)), Gallery bedroom(accessible via interconnecting room, via fairly steep stairs)(double bed(140 x 200 cm)), bathroom(shower, washbasin, toilet, bidet)) carport(shared with other guests, on the same premises), shower(outside), terrace(roofed), garden(shared with other guests, fenced), garden furniture, BBQ(shared with other guests), deckchairs, swimming pool(shared with other guests, including separate children’s swimming pool (depth 50cm), 20 x 8 m., opened from Apr upto and including Oct), children's bed(on request), high chair(on request)

Tips from the owner:
Communcal: swimming pool(8x20m.), childrens swimming pool(3x3m.), garden and BBQ.

Rent License: Nº5/06

Extra costs:
Cleaning: € 65
Pets: Max. 1; € 7/night (Pets will only be accepted if communicated before arrival)
Bed linen: Present
Bath towels: Present
Kitchen linen: Present
WiFi: Free
Wood: Included
Cot: free (on request)
High chair: free (on request)



License number:
Nº5/06